Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Investigate and litigate cases on behalf of the clinic. The Supervising Staff Attorney will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing investigation plans and litigation strategies, which often includes compiling case records, evaluating police reports and other crucial case documents, locating and interviewing witnesses, and drafting witness statements. The supervising attorney will be responsible for drafting legal memoranda, motions, petitions for writs of habeas corpus and other legal documents, and participate in evidentiary hearings and court appearances throughout Southern California. The Supervising Staff Attorney will maintain attorney client relationships in accordance with the rules of professional responsibility applicable to attorneys practicing in California.
The Supervising Staff Attorney will assist in supervising LPI students, including by holding weekly meetings with the clinic law students and provide constructive, timely, and specific feedback on all legal work.
The Supervising Staff Attorney will work with the Director(s) to identify annual legislative priorities, participate in the drafting of legislation, fact sheets, testimony, op-eds, or other advocacy materials. The Supervising Staff Attorney may also be asked to conduct presentations for the professional community and/or the public and participate in other LPI-hosted events.
Some travel is required for case investigation and client meetings. The Law School reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. There will be other required duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties.